Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual opportunity to further efforts to prevent and address sexual violence, center the needs and experiences of survivors, and to promote the health and wellbeing of Illinois students.

During SAAM and all year round, the WRC is committed to providing programing and confidential advising for members of our campus community. To make an appointment with a confidential advisor, please email wrcadvocacy@illinois.edu or call 217-333-3137. For confidential support outside of our hours (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday), please contact RACES’ 24/hour hotline at 217-384-4444.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2024

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2024 Calendar

 

April 26

  • "Know My Name Book Club"
    Time: 3 - 4 PM
    Location: WRC

    She was known to the world as Emily Doe when she stunned millions with a letter. Brock Turner had been sentenced to just six months in county jail after he was found sexually assaulting her on Stanford's campus. Her victim impact statement was posted on BuzzFeed, where it instantly went viral—viewed by eleven million people within four days. Now she reclaims her identity to tell her story of trauma, transcendence, and the power of words. In our discussion we'll be exploring issues around survivorship and navigating systems, resilience and healing. 

Additional Activities

Stay tuned for more information on these additional activities:

  • RACES Take Back the Narrative Open Mic Night
  • Rally for Bodily Autonomy

Co-Sponsors: Women's Resources Center, City of Champaign, The Counseling Center, McKinley Sexual Health Peers, It's On Us UIUC, International Education

 

Past Sexual Assault Awareness Month Calendars

2023

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2023
 

2023 Sexual Assault Awareness Month schedule poster with calendar grid and abstract blue background

 

April 2

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April 5

April 6

April 7

April 11

April 12

April 14

April 15

April 17

April 18

April 19

April 20

April 21

April 25

April 26

  • Denim Day of Action
    Time: All Day
    Stop by the Quad from 4-6 pm to learn more about SAAM activities in April and pick up some cool swag!
  • Pleasurable Sex and Joyful Communication
    Time: 7:00 pm
    Location: TBD

April 27

April 28

Additional Activities

Stay tuned for more information on these additional activities:

  • April 22: UIUC Campus Take Back the Night
  • April 22: The Mask You Live In Film Screening & Discussion

Co-Sponsors: Women's Resources Center, City of Champaign, The Counseling Center, McKinley Sexual Health Peers, It's On Us UIUC, International Education

 

2022

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2022

In April 2022, students, staff, and faculty were invited to explore the ways in which sexual assault shows up on college campuses for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).

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Peer-Led Book Clubs Throughout April

Featured Book: Sexual Citizens - Sex, Power, and Assault on Campus by Jennifer S. Hirsch and Shamus Khan

Register for a chance to receive your own copy.

Join the Women's Resources Center as we explore why sexual assault happens on college campuses and how we can address it. All are welcome!

Paid for in part by the Student Cultural Programming Fee.


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Feeling Euphoric?

Exploring messages of sexual empowerment and exploitation in HBO's Euphoria through a lens of media literacy.

April 27th from 6-7:30 pm
Located at the Women's Resources Center

Funding provided by the Student Cultural Programming Fee.


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Sexual Citizens Action Lunch

Monday, May 2 at Noon
Women's Resources Center


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First Tuesday Interfaith Dialog

This Month: Sexual Violence and Religious Communities

Tuesday, April 5 from 7-8 pm
Murphy Gallery at the University YMCA
1001 South Wright Street, Champaign


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Survivor Ally Training

Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at 6 pm
Via Zoom

Join the Counseling Center's Trauma Outreach and Prevention Team in learning skills and resources to better support survivors or sexual assault.

** First 10 attendees can pick up a tote bag with goodies from the Counseling Center!**

217-333-3704
counselingcenter.illinois.edu


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Stride for Survivors

Tuesday, April 26
6:00-8:00 pm
Lincoln Hall


2021

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2021

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Connecting the Dots: Sexual Violence & Racism

All times below are in CST.

April 5

  • Breaking Boundaries on Bystander Intervention
    Time: 12-1pm | Register
  • Keynote with Rebecca Nagle
    Time: 6-7pm | Register

April 6

Bridges: Strengthening Communities to Address Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence
Time: 12-1pm | Register

April 7

Film Showing - The Dilemma of Desire
Time: 6-8:30pm | Register

April 8

Not Your Average Locker Room Talk
Time: 12-1pm | Register

April 12

Helping Navigate on Nevada: Expanding Services for Student Success
Time: 12-1pm | Register

April 16

Partner Sexual Assault & Violence, and U.S. Dating Norms
Time: 7-8am | Register

April 19

Supporting Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
Time: 12-1pm | Register

April 20

  • Centering Survivors of Color Across Campus
    Time: 12-1pm | Register
  • Film Showing - The Rape of Recy Taylor
    Time: 6-8:30pm | Register

April 21

  • Activism and Resilience: Black Womxn's Impact on the Anti-Sexual Violence Movement
    Time: 12-1pm | Register
  • Partner Sexual Assault & Violence, and U.S. Dating Norms
    Time: 5:30-6:30pm | Register

For more information visit SAAM

Paid for in part by the Student Cultural Programming Fee and coordinated with support from: & Gender in Global Perspectives, the Illini Union, Rape Advocacy, Counseling & Education Services, Native American House, American Indian Studies, Asian American Cultural Center, Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center, Diversity & Social Justice Education, the Counseling Center, La Casa Cultural Latina, LGBT Resource Center, International Education, McKinley Health Center & the Sexual Health Peers, Chez Veteran's Center, University Housing, Women of Pride, the Panhellenic Council, alpha Kappa Delta Phi, Chi Sigma Tau, Sigma Lambda Beta, Hermandad de Sigma lota Alpha, Incorporada, Men of Impact, Campus Recreation, the Black Greek Council, & the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion


2020

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2020

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2020 schedule poster with blue and green paint patterns and yellow rings

Digital Weekly Calendar

  • Meme Monday
  • Teal Tuesday
  • Wellness Wednesday
  • TED Talk Thursday
  • Fun Friday
  • Songs of Saturday/Sunday

2019

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2019

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I Ask

Week 1: Gender Norms, Social Identities, & Masculinity

Monday, April 1

Sexual Assault Ally Training
Lincoln Hall Room 1065 | 7:00 pm

Tuesday, April 2
  • Us too in the age of #MeToo: An Introduction to Trauma Responses and Strategies for Intervention
    Asian American Cultural Center | 12:00 pm
  • Addressing Sexual Assault Within the Black Community
    SDRP Room 2025 | 6:00-8:00 pm
Wednesday, April 3

"Mallyship": A Panel on Masculinity, Intersectionality and Ending Sexual Assault
Women's Resources Center | 1:00-2:30 pm

Thursday, April 4

Plant a Pinwheel with Family & Graduating Housing
Flower Bed at the Corner of Orchard & Florida | 6:00 pm

Friday, April 5
  • Bruch and a Movie: The Mask You Live In
    Women's Resources Center | 11:00 am-1:00 pm
  • Yoga at the WRC
    Women's Resources Center | 4:00-5:00 pm

Week 2: Consent - What it is, and what it isn't

Monday, April 8

Dish It Up: Proheauxism as Black Liberation Practice: Sex Work Activism and Racial Justice
Women's Resources Center | 12:00-1:00 pm

Tuesday, April 9
  • McKinley's 26th Annual Health Fair
    Illini Union Rooms ABC | 10:00 am-3:00 pm
  • Me Too on CAmpus (formerly know as It Happens Here)
    Women's Resources Center | 7:00 pm
Wednesday, April 10

Yes! Anything Else is Not Consent
La Casa Cultural Latina | 6:00 pm

Thursday, April 11

Sexual Assault Ally Training
Student Services Building Room 44 | 6:00 pm

Friday, April 12

Yoga at the WRC
Women's Resources Center | 4:00-5:00 pm

Saturday, April 13

Step Out: A Step Showcase for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Lincoln Hall Theater | 7:00 pm

Week 3: Consent - Support (for Survivors and for Allies)

Monday, April 15

ICARE Bystander Intervention Workshop
Women's Resources Center | 4:00-5:00 pm

Tuesday, April 16
  • Got Your Back Bags: Making a Survivor are Package
    Women's Resources Center | 1:00-5:00 pm
  • Why it is Important to Believe Survivors
    FAR Classroom 5 | 6:00-7:30 pm
  • Stride for Survivors
    Hall TBD and Quad | 6:00-7:30 pm
Thursday, April 18
  • Lunch @ La Casa: Sexual Assault Myths and the Role It Plays in Latinx Communities
    La Casa Cultural Latina | 12:00-100 pm
  • Get Your Back Bags: Making a Survivor Care Package
    Women's Resources Center | 1:00-5:00 pm
  • Inner Voices Presents Break the Silence
    Women's Resources Center | 8:00 pm
Friday, April 19

Yoga at WRC
Women's Resources Center | 4:00-5:00 pm

Week 4: Healthy Sexuality

Monday, April 22
  • Dish It Up: Gender-Based Public Harassment and Psychological Well-Being: An Intersectional Approach
    Women's Resources Center | 2:00-2:00 pm
  • I Heart Healthy Relationships Workshop
    Women's Resources Center | 4:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday, April 23

Inner Voices Presents Break the Silence
Independent Media Center | 8:00 pm

Wednesday, April 24
  • Denim Day: Wear denim to support survivors
    Everywhere | All Day
  • What's Hot? What's Not? Pleasure, Safety and Healthy Sexuality
    Women's Resources Center | 7:30 pm
  • Inner Voices Presents Break the Silence
    Channing Murray Foundation | 8:00 pm
Thursday, April 25
  • Take Back the Night
    Independent Media Center | 5:30-8:30 pm
  • Inner Voices Presents Break the Silence
    University YMCA | 8:00 pm
Friday, April 26

Yoga at WRC
Women's Resources Center | 4:00-5:00 pm

Monday, April 29

'Desi Me Rollin': A Discussion on Hip Hop and South Asian American Identity
Women's Resources Center | 12:00-1:00 pm

Tuesday, April 30

What Sloths, Sex, and Relationships Have in Common
Women's Resources Center | 5:30 pm